Camp Program Director: Lead Safe, Fun Programs

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Upper Palmetto invites applications for a Camp Cherokee Program Leader to design, supervise, and evaluate engaging camper programming. The role focuses on age-appropriate activity planning, staff supervision, and ensuring safety across all program areas.

Candidates must be at least 21 or have completed two years of college, hold First Aid/CPR certification, and commit to pre-camp trainings. Strong leadership, health, and communication skills are essential to support children’s

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training session.
• Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
• Good health, enthusiasm, individual maturity, moral character, team qualities, and communication skills.
• Possess interest in the development of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise safe and fun programs to campers.
• Ensure lesson plans are completed and implemented to deliver high-quality programs to campers.
• Evaluate program delivery abilities of staff members.
• Manage daily program success and the development of the campers’ skills and abilities.
• Ensure campers and staff have access to drinking water daily at each program area.
• Communicate all daily camp program needs and expectations with staff.
• Manage camper daily program class sign up process.
• Manage class occupancy limits compared to equipment and program spacing.
• Focus on skill development to campers.
• Manage the upkeep of all programming facilities, areas and equipment.
• Create an inventory and manage all programming equipment.
• Discuss planning and implementation during staff training(s).
• Ensure campers and staff adhere to safety precautions when participating in programing.
• Manage program areas and ensure hazards are kept to a minimum.
• Conduct daily checks of all program facilities and equipment.
• Create and facilitate program schedules for all campers and staff.
• Develop and manage camper and staff program schedules.
• Maintain camper swim restrictions and age limitations with programming activities.
• Manage daily program class transition periods.
• Assist other program staff when needed.
• Opening/ Closing Day Responsibilities
• Assist Evening Program Director
• Plan and supervise campers and staff during “bridge” sessions.
• Actively assist in “OD” responsibilities.
• Assist with supervision during off site trips.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

First Aid/CPR

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

Two years college

Job description

The YMCA of Upper Palmetto invites applications for a Camp Cherokee Program Leader to design, supervise, and evaluate engaging camper programming. The role focuses on age-appropriate activity planning, staff supervision, and ensuring safety across all program areas.

Candidates must be at least 21 or have completed two years of college, hold First Aid/CPR certification, and commit to pre-camp trainings. Strong leadership, health, and communication skills are essential to support children’s